Bible Study Plan on the Holy Spirit

Suggested duration: 7 days (or 7 weeks)
General theme : «Knowing, welcoming, and walking with the Holy Spirit»
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DAY 1 — Who is the Holy Spirit? (His identity)
Objective
Understanding that the Holy Spirit is a divine PERSON, not a force or energy.

Passages to read
• John 14:16-17
• John 16:13-14
• Acts 5:3-4 (the Holy Spirit is God)
• Matthew 28:19 (He is part of the Trinity)

Key points
• He speaks
• He teaches
• It saddens him
• He reveals
• He has a strong will.

Questions for reflection
1. How do I perceive the Holy Spirit today?
2. Have I understood that He is a divine person?
3. What are the signs of a living relationship with Him?
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DAY 2 — The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Life of a Christian
Objective
Discover the functions of the Holy Spirit in the daily life of the believer.

Passages to read
• John 14:26 — Comforter
• John 16:8 — Conviction of sin
• Acts 1:8 — Source of power
• Romans 8:14 — Guide
• Romans 8:26 — Intercessor

Key points
• He reminds us of the Word
• He helps us pray
• It enables us to overcome sin
• He guides us in our decisions
• It equips us to serve

Questions
1. What role of the Holy Spirit has had the greatest impact on me?
2. In what areas do you need his help?
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DAY 3 — Signs of the Holy Spirit's Presence (the Fruit)
Objective
Understand that the first mark of the Spirit is inner transformation.

Reading
• Galatians 5:22–23 — The nine fruits of the Spirit
• John 15:1-8 — Bearing fruit
• Ephesians 5:8–10 — The fruit of light

Key points
The fruit of the Spirit:
LOVE
JOY
PEACE
PATIENCE
KINDNESS
KINDNESS
LOYALTY
SOFTNESS
SELF-CONTROL

Questions
1. What fruits are most lacking in my life?
2. What should I allow the Holy Spirit to transform?
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JOUR 4 — The gifts of the Holy Spirit (spiritual abilities)
Objective
Knowing that the Holy Spirit gives gifts to build up the Church.

Reading
• 1 Corinthians 12 — Spiritual gifts
• Ephesians 4:11–12 — Ministries
• Romans 12:6–8 — Gifts of service

Key points
• There are gifts for the miraculous (healing, miracles, etc.)
• Gifts for speaking (prophecy, wisdom, knowledge, etc.)
• Gifts for serving (administration, hospitality, etc.)

Questions
1. What spiritual gifts do you recognize in yourself?
2. How do you use them to build others up?
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DAY 5 — Being Filled with the Holy Spirit
Objective
Understanding how to live in the fullness of the Spirit.

Reading

• Ephesians 5:18 — Be filled with the Spirit
• Acts 2:1–4 — Filled for the first time
• Acts 4:31 — Filled again after prayer
• John 7:37–39 — Rivers of living water

Key points
• Fullness does not come automatically.
• This is not a one-time event
• One must be constantly filled

Questions
1. What obstacles prevent you from being fulfilled?
2. How can you develop a life that is sensitive to the Spirit?
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DAY 6 — Walking in the Holy Spirit
Objective
Knowing how to let the Spirit guide our decisions, emotions, and behaviors.

Reading
• Galatians 5:16 — Walk by the Spirit
• Romans 8:5–8 — Thinking according to the Spirit
• Galatians 5:25 — Living by the Spirit

Key points
Walking by the Spirit involves:
• Obedience
• Spiritual discipline
• Sensitivity to his voice
• Renunciation of the flesh

Questions
1. What habits should I give up?
2. How can you become more sensitive to your direction?
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DAY 7 — The Holy Spirit and the Believer's Destiny
Objective
Understanding that destiny is discovered through a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Reading
• Jeremiah 29:11 — Thoughts of Peace
• Proverbs 3:5–6 — He makes level paths
• Romans 8:28 — All things work together
• Psalm 37:23 — A man's steps are established

Key points
The Holy Spirit:
• Gives visions
• Opens doors
• Close the bad ones
• Provides the strategy
• Strengthens our steps

Questions
1. What vision has God placed within you?
2. What steps can you take today to walk in your destiny?
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Prayer to receive the Holy Spirit
(To be done at the end of the program)

Father,
Thank you for your Holy Spirit.
I want to get to know him better.,
walk with him,
obey his voice,
and fulfill my destiny with his strength.
Fill me up again,
renew me,
transform me,
and use me for your glory.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

May the Lord bless you!